There are 6 ways to get from Palakkad to Sankarankovil by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Palghat Town to Virudunagar Jntrain 16731
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Sankarankoviltrain 06504 / ...
7h 14m₹340–2,696Bus
- Take the bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Pollachi, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Pollachi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus
8h 27mDrive 313 km
- Drive from Palakkad to Sankarankovilcar 313 km
4h 50m₹3,529–5,097Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palakkad to Sankarankoviltaxi 313 km
4h 50m₹7,000–8,500Train via Aluva
- Take the train from Palakkad to Aluvatrain 16315 / ...
- Take the train from Aluva to Sankarankoviltrain 16328
12h 10m₹375–2,884Bus, train
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Aluvabus
- Take the train from Aluva to Sankarankoviltrain 16328
13h 47m₹387–2,141
Palakkad to Sankarankovil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palakkad to Sankarankovil is to bus and train which costs ₹380 - ₹2,200 and takes 13h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Palakkad to Sankarankovil is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Palakkad to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Palakkad, Kerala and arriving at Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu via Pollachi, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Palakkad to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Palghat Town and arriving at Sankarankovil via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Palakkad and Sankarankovil is 367 km. The road distance is 313 km.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Sankarankovil without a car is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Palakkad to Sankarankovil, including transfers.
Palakkad to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Universal Travels, depart from Palakkad, Kerala station.
Palakkad to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palghat Town station.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Sankarankovil is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Palakkad, India and Sankarankovil, India?
You can take a train from Palghat Town to Sankarankovil via Virudunagar Jn in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Sankarankovil via Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 27m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palghat Town to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Palakkad to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Aluva to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Aluva to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Palakkad to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–450
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
Aaram Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 95 13 41 34
- Website
- aaramtravels.com
Car Cab's
- Phone
- +91 94 46 63 74 15
- Website
- carcabs.business.site
HEPS Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 45 77 04 28
- Website
- calltaxi.blogspot.com
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More Questions & Answers
Palakkad to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Universal Travels, arrive at Pollachi, Tamil Nadu station.
Palakkad to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palakkad to Sankarankovil is 313 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Palakkad to Sankarankovil.









